Literacy news
Literacy news covers the latest news from the media and other sources, as well as updates on NLT activity. The most recent headlines are listed below and you can browse archived news by moving through the page numbers at the bottom of the page.
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Early Years news stories:
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01Mar2012World Book Day 2012 supported by David Cameron
David Cameron has pledged his support for World Book Day, explaining it helps children to develop a love of reading from an early age.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Feb2012Our literacy campaign puts spotlight on parents
Our new research has revealed that a third of parents don't realise they are the most important influence on their child's language and literacy development.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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26Feb2012Bookstart celebrates 20 years
Booktrust is celebrating 20 years of its Bookstart early reading programme, which gives free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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07Feb2012One child in four faces risks to their educational development
A quarter of children are living in family situations that threaten their educational development.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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03Feb2012Libraries in spotlight
National Libraries Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Posted by Jane Woodley
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17Jan2012Warning over cuts to speech therapy
The Government’s Communication Champion says cuts to speech therapy services could force thousands of children to wait months for support.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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11Jan2012McDonald’s UK to put books into the hands of families
McDonald’s UK is to hand out around nine million popular children’s books with its Happy Meals.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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10Nov2011Reading with child 'highlight of the day for parents'
Survey suggests parents in England and Northern Ireland are spending more time reading to their children.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Nov2011Reading to children can set them on path to success
PISA report looks at the impact of parents' participation in their children's learning.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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03Nov2011Rise in the number of pre-school children taking part in library activities
There has been an increase in the number of under-fives attending events at public libraries.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
